A VILLAGE near Wotton burst to life over the weekend with the successful return of a much-loved annual show.
Kingswood Village Showday returned on Saturday, September 2 with dozens of visitors and classic cars alike flocking to the show.
The event was officially opened by King Toby and Queen Rosie, recently crowned at the Coronation celebrations.
New Generation Dance Group provided entertainment in the arena, and Punch & Judy and the magic show in the marquee proved to be as popular as ever.
A dog show also took place with a wide range of craft and games stands, as well as the Beer, Cider and prosecco bar, the BBQ, Sebs Ice Creams and WI Teas.
It is believed around £3,500 was raised for organisers Kingswood Village Association who organises a variety of events in the village.
All photos by Matt Bigwood.
A spokesperson said: “The quality of the exhibits this year in the produce and handicraft show was excellent.
“The village hall looked so colourful from all the pictures on display produced by the playgroup and Kingswood Primary school children.
“Kingswood was yet again graced by some exceptional and amazing cars.
“The judges had ten classes to judge and a hard task in deciding their preferred choice, commenting afterwards how challenging it had been to choose a winner with such a range of high quality classic cars entered.”
Kingswood produce and handicraft show results 2023
- Purvis challenge cup (flowers) - Rachel Howgego
- Edgeveg trophy (fruit and veg) - Angela Stevens
- Village Association Cup (food/drink) - Sandra Ramsay
- KVA Arts and handicraft cup (creative) - Rosie Casken
- Teddy trophy (pre-school) - Josh Gambrill
- Holmes junior cup (3-6 years) - Eldon Grimsley
- Howard Messenger trophy (7-10 years) - Toby Gambrill
- Alexander showday trophy (11-16 years) - Evie Spry
- Senior citizen trophy - Bill Howgego
- WI trophy - Sandra Ramsay
- Sarah Case showday trophy (best exhibit in show) - Eva Rodman
Kingswood car show results 2023
- Winner Era 1900 - 1939: Steven Sage from Chipping Sodbury with his 1927 Donnet G2 Torpedo Deluxe (Judge Gordon Phillips)
- Winner Era 1940 - 59: Peter & Pam Lodge from Berkeley in their 1948 Triumph Roadster 2000 (Judge Anthony Kersley)
- Winner Group 1, 1960 - 1965: Tony Alden from Lechlade in his Austin Healey 3000 Mark 2 built in 1962 (Judge Nick James)
- Winner Group 2, 1966 - 1970: Andrew Hares from Taynton, near Newent in his 1968 Volvo Amazon (Judge Nick James)
- Era 1971 - 1983: Andrew Hares from Wantage with his 1979 Ford RS 2000 (Judge Geoff Barr)
- Era 1984 - 2023: Peter Hatton from Cromhall in his 1985 Mercedes 230 CE (Judge Trevor Delahaye)
- American Cars: Colin Rogers from Chipping Sodbury in his 1937 Packard 120 Convertible
- Best Commercial vehicle: John Dunn from Swindon with his immaculate Austin A35 Van in Green and cream company livery built in 1960
- Best Military: A local winner coming from Kingswood with his 1955 Austin Champ Cargo Military
- Best Motorcycle: Rob Boulton from Dursley with his 1953 Norton 500 T
- Best Club Stand: The American Cars Stand with 12 entries (Judge Rod Alexander)
- Best Exhibitors Vote: Kevin Huggins from Weston Super Mare with his 1960 Vauxhall Cresta PA 160
- Best Public Vote - Bryan Price from Downend Bristol with his 1959 Ford Consul
- Best in Show - the oldest car entered The 1927 Donnet Torpedo Luxe owned by Stephen Sage from Chipping Sodbury (Judge Rod Alexander)
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